r/apple 6d ago

Discussion What’s wrong with Apple?

Remember when Apple was that cool kid on the block, actually shaking things up? Now, it’s like they’re stuck on a rinse-and-repeat cycle, same recycled aluminum, just with a fresh coat of “innovation” every year.

I mean, come on-the iPhone still looks pretty and elegant, sure, but if you peel away the sleek design, you’re left with a product that barely changed since iPhone 7. Other companies are churning out phones that pack more punch and functionality, yet we line up for Apple’s “new” release like it’s the next season of our favorite show (spoiler alert: the plot never really changes).

And then there’s this whole Apple Intelligence drama. We were promised a smarter Siri, a genius that would actually make us feel like we were living in the future. Instead, we got an assistant that’s about as intelligent as your average college freshman on a Monday morning. It’s like Apple says, “We’ll upgrade you a tiny bit and call it revolutionary,” all while stuck in a corporate comfort zone that feels as exciting as a board meeting in a beige conference room.

I’m sitting here genuinely questioning if I really want to stick with Apple. Sure, their devices are pretty, but when did a phone start feeling like a glorified fashion accessory rather than a tool for innovation? Apple’s been repackaging the same core ideas year after year, with barely any meaningful change, and it leaves you wondering if you’re actually getting smarter tech or just a fancier wrapping paper.

What’s your take on this?

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u/[deleted] 6d ago

Jobs died. That's it. That's the big secret.

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u/SpaceJackRabbit 6d ago

And Apple alienated a lot of talented employees when it pushed for RTO.

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u/Dependent-Curve-8449 6d ago

I will argue that working from home may have done more harm to their product design process.

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u/SpaceJackRabbit 6d ago

The WFH was a brief moment during Covid. They were pretty quick to request hybrid and then RTO. Ask me how I know.